Any help in marrying the two would be welcome! There are too may variables to make a suggestion on the measurement without having tested it. Swan's Down content produced in Louisiana. Thanks!! With that we left the directions to preheat before baking. Hi Sharon, Lemon Zest Frosting should compliment the 1 2 3 4 Pound Cake nicely. Add the sour cream, vanilla, and lemon extract, if using, and . Gently blend in SWANS DOWN Cake Flour until blended. Required fields are marked *. Preheat oven to 325. Yes Anyee, To use cream cheese in the 1234 Pound Cake the recipe would have to adjusted. Hi Debbie! Cool in pan on wire rack 15-20 minutes. Place a rack in center of oven; preheat to 350. Ingredients For Whipping Cream Pound Cake 6 large eggs-room temp 1 cup butter, softened 3 cups granulated sugar 3 cups all purpose flour 1 cup whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. Can I add crushed Oreo cookies to the recipe? 3 cups sifted Swans Down Cake Flour Spray two 8 x 4-inch loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray. How much baking powder is acceptable to add? These recipes havent changed. I use Land O Lakes HWCream in comes quarts. If i only have cream cheese that is 1/3 less fat will my cake come out the same. 3 cups all-purpose flour sifted, (I use this flour) 1 cup plain eggnog no alcohol or spices added 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Instructions Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Please help me solve this problem. is it light and not dense. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the heavy cream. Happy baking! Swans Down Whipping Cream Pound Cake 2. Hi Double Dee, Howd the cake turn out? Mix until incorporated (it may look broken). The Extracts Adding vanilla extract is a given with pound cakes. Only found out recently from her son, the secret we thought she took was Swans Down flour and the recipe on the box. Hey I made the sour cream pound cake and my issue was the batter over flowed in my over I followed the directions what did I do wrong. I love this perfect and simple pound cake recipe! Flavorful and very moist. Ive made this cake for so many years and it is always just about perfect! One reason for denseness in a cake is if the flour is overmixed into the creamed sugar and butter. This will help keep to them suspended in the batter during baking. Some factors that result in a dry, crumbly cake; Happy Baking! It may not be reaching the correct temperature now. butter flavoring (vanilla flavoring can be substituted) Preheat oven to 325F. I never paid any attention to the box, but trying it your way and following direction to the T, if lasted not long on my kitchen table, absolutely tasty. Have used it for years. Combine flour and baking powder and add to creamed mixture. Add Sugar one cup at a time until fluffy. Thanks. The picture shows a loaf cake instead of a tube pan. I double-checked that I had followed the recipe. Basic 1-2-3-4 Cake 7. 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice. Happy Baking! I loved it. Make sure to not fill the pans more than 2/3 of the way full and bake at 325F for about 40-50 minutes. It works great as a layer cake. Happy baking! Hi Brenda, Yes you can certainly add pineapple to the Whipping Cream Pound Cake. Hi Michaels, That is a goal we are working towards. Then turn out, remove paper, and turn . It was absolutely delicious in fact my co-workers asked for it again & again. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Preheat the oven to 350F and set an oven rack in the middle position. (Compare this to my usual bake time on round cake pans. Happy baking! When done, loaf should be golden brown on top, and a toothpick inserted into the top of the loaf should come out clean. Add 2 t. vanilla extract and 1/4 t. lemon extract. I have made pound cakes for years using all purpose flour without any problems when I switched to swan down cake flour all my cakes never come out right I will never use or recommend this cake flour to anyone else. Sign up to join our email list and receive new recipes, baking tips, promotions and more. Hi Kelli, Being a pound cake the batter is a bit thicker. Brush Sweet Tea Simple Syrup onto warm cake, let stand for 15 minutes, then repeat. Happy Baking! The cake will be done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Add flour, a small amount at a time, beating well after each addition. This is the cake of my childhood! It did overflow out of the pan. This recipe calls for an extra large, 15-cup Bundt pan. We hope this helps, and Happy Baking! Love it! Happy baking! Increase speed to medium and beat until fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl. Make Lemon Syrup: To remove bitterness from lemon peel, place lemon zest and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Do you happen to have a recipe for that using the cake flour? While they work on developing a Pumpkin Spice Whipping Cream Pound Cake using Pumpkin Puree they offered the below suggestions that would not affect the overall recipe simply by adding these dry ingredients: Add: To convert a recipe from cake flour to all-purpose flour you would remove 2 tablespoons of flour from each cup of all-purpose flour. Happy baking! In large mixing bowl, combine butter, sugar and sour cream mix until creamy. Happy baking! For the 4 test at approx. ADD 2 eggs, 1 cup sugar, one cup Swans Down Cake Flour. Whip some heavy cream with our extra-fine cake flour and enjoy the velvety texture of this Southern dessert classic. I have been making this cake for over 2 years! This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Happy Baking! 1-2-3-4 Layer Cake (aka Back of the Box Cake because the recipe is on the Swans Down box), You can see it here: The first time I baked it, it was an instant hit with my family and friends. It comes out perfect: dense, moist and rich with a perfect crumb texture. Two very different sets of ingredients though. Increase the speed to #2 or # 3(on a KitchenAid mixer). Hi Debbie, great idea! Suddenly, the middle is coming out moist even after allowing additional time.it is as though the mixture is not rising. Happy baking! Mix for 2 minutes. Lower the oven rack to the next to lowest position. I added some lemon zest to the glaze to bring out more of the lemon flavor? Lemon Pound Cake is a rich buttery cake loaded with lots of lemon flavor. baking powder 1 tsp. You can simply omit the Lemon Rind if you prefer and increase the vanilla to 1 teaspoon. Can you substitute buttermilk for the heavy cream? Good morning. Sift flour, salt and baking soda in a large bowl. Also, my cake always stick to the pan leaving me no choice but to force the cake out of the pan. Made some changes: use only 2 sticks of butter, and 2 1/2 cup of sugar. Tossing the fresh berries in flour helps to keep them from sticking to the bottom of the cake during baking. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, and then gradually add sugar, beating on medium speed until creamy. I love this receipe . 1. Hi Al, Sorry we dont have any Sour Cream Pound Cakes listed on swansdown.com. SIFT Swans Down Cake Flour and measure out 3 cups. May have borrowed it to my daughter and she is out of town right now . It is absolutely a delicious cake. Follow us on Facebook (Link opens in new window), Follow us on Instagram (Link opens in new window), Follow us on Youtube (Link opens in new window), https://swansdown.com/recipes/1-2-3-4-layer-cake-back-of-the-box-cake/, https://swansdown.com/recipes/1-2-3-4-pound-cake-our-most-requested-recipe/, 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (or margarine). This has never happened before. Hi Gladys! 1 teaspoon almond extract. Would not make this again. Heres our glaze recipe: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the cake mix with eggs, adding the eggs one at a time. can you substitute 7up for whipping cream and what are the measurements? Happy baking! Be sure to beat butter and sugar at medium speed. And tossing the apple bits in a little flour should keep them suspended in the batter, rather than settling to the bottom. Hi Claire, We agree this is a delicious cake! Add 2 cups cake flour, cream until smooth. Wed love to hear how things go. Pour batter into a 9x5x3-inch pan or 9-inch tube pan which has been lined on the bottom with paper. Lemon Cream Cheese Bundt Cake Recipe For Entertaining Swans Down Flour. I make it in an angel food tube pan and I use an extra teaspoon of vanilla. Preheat oven to 325. It is important to follow the recipe instructions carefully for success. Remove from heat, add tea bags and steep for 10 minutes. Thanks for the awesome post and the suggestion to add butter extract! Be sure to drain or dry them well so that you are not adding extra liquid to the batter and please allow for the added batter volume. Finally I have found the best pound cake recipe. Hi Tammy, Wow, what a great bit of Swans Down history! It is the best.. my mother made when I was a kid.. Required fields are marked *. I have also started making tea cheese biscuits and cheese straws. Easy to make love it but I add lemon and vanilla flavor taste so good like that Im hooked, Made several of the above following the above recipe. Remove from pan to a wire rack and let cool completely. I made this cake tonight, for my mom to cheer her up. Hi Rae, One stick of butter contains an average of 1/3 teaspoon of salt. Love this recipe, I put a tablespoon of vanilla, and sometimes some almond flavor. That small amount will not effect the outcome. I tried this receive and did everything right. 1 hour and 15-30 minutes or until a long tester inserted in center of cake comes out completely clean. I have made this cake before, and do not remember how long I left it in the pan. This will be my go to pound cake. And when I have company I will bake the whole cake. HIGH ALTITUDE Ive made this cake 3 times and very pleased with the results. I made 1-2-3-4 for my very first homemade cake. Is there a difference if you use salted butter versus unsalted butter if the recipe calls for that? We understand your concerns. how do I make the icing for 1-2-3-4 pound cake? Happy baking! ALWAYS outstanding! How long should I bake if using loaf pans? Im not sure of the measurements. Put the first 5 ingredients into the bowl of your mixer. Grease and lightly flour one 10 inch tube pan. Someone will be reaching out to help. This is cake is DELISH!!! Now I would like to make a Sour Cream pound cake. Happy Baking! 8 ounce sour cream Let us know how the next one goes! 2 tablespoons heavy cream Cake. Heres a link to other Swans Down recipes that use it as well, Whipping Cream Recipes. You can always contact us from the link on our home page if you desire. salt Ingredients For Pound Cake Glaze 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tsp lemon juice 2 tbsp cream (or milk) How To Make The Yummy Pound Cake I followed the recipe exactly. I have the original cake pans, measuring cup and the cake spreader, and the two cookbooks from Swan Down Cake Flour. Thank you!!! 1 cups sugar 3 tsp. Or a Bundt pan.!? Happy Baking! This recipe was my first ever cake of any kind. I started cooking this cake from the box about a year ago. This is a new favorite- and I am making it for Easter dessert. Thanks for this recipe! Question: Are there other recipes or other uses for the heavy whipping cream. What You Need: Swans Down Whipping Cream Pound Cake Ingredients for the Cake 1 cup salted butter, softened at room temperature 3 cups granulated white sugar 6 large eggs, room temperature 3 cups Swans Down cake flour, sifted 1 cup heavy cream, room temperature 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Ingredients for the Icing 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted Just wondering if the batter was supposed to be a thick batter or did I do something wrong? I made this cake for the teachers as a small token of appreciation for their hard work and dedication at the pre-k program. A bright and delicious lemon flavored pound cake that is both sweet and a little tart., Topped with a lemon-flavored frosting. Hi Debbie, Yes Swans Down Cake Flour has a grand history that began with the Igelheart brother dating back to the mid 1850s! Its a gem! Happy baking! We would caution a larger reduction in a creamed cake like the Whipping Cream Pound Cake. Someone will be reaching out to help. Most definitely! It was outstanding. 2 tablespoon crushed pineapple Instructions Preheat the oven to 325F. How long would I need to bake if I want to make using 4 or 6 bundt pans for mini individual cakes? This recipe calls for an extra large, 15-cup Bundt pan. Have you tried creaming the butter, sugar and eggs on medium speed, and once the flour is (slowly) added, reduce mixture to medium-low speed? Preheat oven to 325. We actually have two 1234 recipes. Add poppyseeds and vanilla and beat until thoroughly combined. Begin mixing at low speed so you won't have a cloud of powdered sugar in your kitchen. Ingredients. Those are only in the oven for half an hour!) Happy baking! You can add additional milk (1 Tablespoon at a time) if the frosting is too thick or additional powdered sugar if too soft. My mother made this cake from memory, she found it in a 1950 recipe book. BUT, the Swans Downs Lemon Pound Cake is formulated to use cream cheese. Typically a heavy and dense cake is a result of overmixing. Hi Geraldine, In a lot of cases a dense center on a pound cake is caused my overmixing. I am the great-granddaughter of Millie Igleheart Shutt. Add 5 eggs, cream together. Please note that this recipe yields about 12 cups of batter, so make sure to not fill the pan more than 2/3 of the way full. Whisk together egg yolks, water, oil and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Would that make the cake off, or can that work? Bake until a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the thickest part of the cake comes out clean or with just a few crumbs. Bake for 60 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Happy baking! Wonder if the cream should also be room temp (or at least allowed to warm a bit sitting on the counter before using)? Hi, I dont have any salted butter, how much salt should I add? The process of sifting the cake flour and beating the eggs in one at a time provides the leavening for this pound cake. 1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened to room temperature Hi Kim, Yes the Whipping Cream should also be at room temperature. Would I have to change the recipe if I wanted to make it a cream cheese pound cake. Ive witnessed everything from children sneeking a piece to adults not sharing a single crumb when asked. 1-2-3-4 Lemon Cake Recipe 5. Happy baking! Slowly incorporate the flour into the mixture one cup at a time. The recipe above is for our famous 1-2-3-4 Pound Cake, and these are the amounts you should follow if youre making the pound cake. The back of the box has the recipe for the 1 2 3 4 Layer Cake, and should state 3 tsps of baking powder. The cook time will vary, though, so you just need to test one cupcake first to get the time right, before baking them all. I am 75, still make this cake, and it fills me with great memories. 1234 Cake is definitely an all time favorite. This is one of the best cakes Ive ever made! One reason for that is if the flour is overmixed into the creamed sugar and butter. It is my go to cake and every one loves it when I make it. Happy baking! Moist lemon cake mix . ), BAKE at 325 for approx. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Happy Baking! Happy Baking! Hi , I have made the whipping cream pound cake several times and love it! Hope this is helpful. We recommend that once youve added the flour you reduce the speed on the mixer to low and mix until just combined. 2 tsp. 6 large eggs (room temp.) She would make several cakes at Christmas time. What method should I used when it calls to sift before measuring? Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. COOL in pan(s) 15 minutes on wire rack. Happy baking! Pan sizes and types for the giant cupcakes may vary from one manufacture to another. 1 pound butter, softened 3 cups sugar 6 large eggs 4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Hi Mae, Word from The Kitchen is that you can replace the 1 cup of milk with 1 cup of mayonnaise. If I can do this anyone can. 3 cups white granulated sugar I used butter to grease the pan along with flour. Havent tried that yet but I plan to today when I bake my pound cake. Once youve added the flour, reduce the speed on your mixer to low and mix until just combined. It even happened with my 7up cake. Start by preheating your oven to 325F then liberally spray a 12-cup bundt pan with non-stick baking spray or greasing with butter or shortening and then flour. Hi MaryAnn, Weve forwarded your information on to our Consumer Affairs Department. Thanks for being a Swans Down Cake Flour baking enthusiast. https://swansdown.com/tips/ Happy baking! Remove cake from oven and cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack placed over a baking sheet. Follow us on Facebook (Link opens in new window), Follow us on Instagram (Link opens in new window), Follow us on Youtube (Link opens in new window), https://swansdown.com/recipes/7-up-cake-cupcakes/, 1 cups (3 sticks) salted butter, softened, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract, optional. Make Buttercream Frosting: In a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment), beat butter and confectioners sugar together until light and fluffy. I just baked 1234 pound cake and no problem. Remember, all ovens bake differently. Desde muy nia, utilizaba esta harina, particularmente la caja verde. 5 Stars!!! Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Its a super easy recipe and honestly, a never fail recipe. They liked the recipe so much they put his recipe on the box. Coat the reserved lemon zest with some sugar and arrange it on top of the cake as a garnish. Now Im on a mission next time a pound cake for sure. Can I substitute those with 1/2 and 1/2. Moist and tender crumb, delicious!! Preheat oven to 325F. Hi I want to bake a giant cup cake, so what be the measurements and cook time. You might want to switch to a tube pan, as the smooth surface makes it easier to get the cake out. When cakes are completely cool, place the rack over a baking sheet (to catch drips) and pour the glaze over each of the cakes, allowing the glaze to spill over the sides. vanilla extract 2 eggs Sift flour with Hi Mia, Both the Whipping Cream Pound Cake and Red Velvet Cake recipe are delicious cakes! How long should this cake be left in the pan to cool before inverting it on the cooling rack. Note it didnt last long! Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Can I say I love this cake! So light and moist, the almond extract makes it! Can this recipe be made with all butter instead of the margarine? 2 cups sifted cake flour 1 cups sugar 3 tsp. Happy baking! Gently blend in SWANS DOWN Cake Flour until blended. This cake can be made with either a 9-inch loaf pan or a 10-inch tube pan. Swan's Down content produced in Louisiana. Hi Renee, We recommend to fill the pans no more than 2/3 way full. ? Step 1 Heat oven to 350. I want to do the 1234 cake but only I have butter with salt, then do I not put in the salt? SIFT Swans Down Cake Flour and measure out 3 cups. long tester inserted into middle of cake comes out clean. Follow us on Facebook (Link opens in new window), Follow us on Instagram (Link opens in new window), Follow us on Youtube (Link opens in new window), 1 pound unsalted butter, room temperature. Deborah Stafford 2022-12-05 Lemon and blueberry cream cheese pound cake I am now 65.., The recipe for 1234 cake is the easiest recipe I do say so myself like with any wonderful golden recipe that goes back generations, I just want to know can I use homemade lemon zest frosting with this cake. We loved the little bit of crust. With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, alternatively with Tea-Infused Cream, beginning and ending with flour mixture, beating until combined after each addition and scraping sides of bowl. Herbed Cheese Straws 9. Come back and let us know if you try it. Can I use a tube pan for the 1234 cake.!? I have made this cake five times and each time I have loved the flavor and the cake but it has a crusted top and the sides are crusted and separates from the cake and leave crust to peel or eat. Happy baking! Hi Stephanie, You can certainly bake this in mini loaf pans. Your email address will not be published.